Two fire engines arrived in the city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, after being donated by the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service team (HIWFRS) to help firefighters in the region to respond to incidents. The vehicles were withdrawn from service before...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure launched the latest addition to its line of sustainable electrical products. Global customers can now purchase its SIVACON 8MF1 industrial control cabinet series, made with 100 per cent scrap metal sourced from reputable European suppliers and manufactured using wind power. The move supports Siemens’...
Group-IB announced the signing of a global partnership agreement with SecurityHQ, an independent Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP). With this partnership, SecurityHQ will leverage Group-IB’s Threat Intelligence, Attack Surface Management and Digital Risk Protection to boost its global Security Operation Centers (SOCs), as well as Fraud...
African countries are increasingly joining the list of the most cyber attacks globally. According to Check Point Software Technologies' Global Threat Index for July 2024, fifteen African countries are featured on the list, indicating a rising threat to the continent. The research covers 112 countries and measures the...
According to reports from local media and an AFP journalist, Algerian firefighters were engaged in a fierce struggle against wildfires raging in the northeastern Kabylie region, prompting local authorities to order families to evacuate. Residents were instructed to vacate homes in the path of the fire...
Sectigo announced a new distribution partnership with TRINEXIA, aimed at expanding its footprint in the Middle East and Africa. Trusted by over 700,000 businesses worldwide, Sectigo's digital security solutions are relied upon by more than 36 per cent of Fortune 1000 companies, many of which have...
Gallagher Security announced the appointments of Cecil Du Plessis as Business Development Manager (BDM) Africa, and Emma Gore, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Africa, acknowledging the company’s continued growth in the region. “I am excited to embark on this new adventure as part of the Gallagher family....
The East Africa region is considered one of the most vulnerable areas in Africa when it comes to cyber-crime. In response to this, efforts are being made to identify and nurture the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. One of the initiatives driving this effort is the SecureTech...
IBM's annual Cost of a Data Breach Report revealed that the average cost of a data breach in South Africa reached R53.10 million in 2024. This significant cost increase is due to the growing disruption caused by breaches and the demands on cyber teams. Globally, 70 per...
Africa Endeavor 2024 aimed to enhance cybersecurity across African armed forces. The event took place from July 29 to August 2 with a focus on 'Institutional Development - Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy Development within the Armed Forces.' The Minister of Defence of Zambia, Mr. Ambrose Lwiji Lufuma,...